{"id":2563,"date":"2021-05-25T23:35:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T23:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/magical-mornings\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T18:12:05","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T18:12:05","slug":"magical-mornings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/blog\/magical-mornings\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Ways to Make Mornings More Magical"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6234 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ellieelien-WIpeKMWfv10-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"artcred\">Photo credit: <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Ellieelien<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p>How you spend the morning sets the tone for your day. We believe that starting the day with a dash of inspiration can truly make a difference! When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPJ-_81LFAO\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we asked our Bella Grace community<\/a> about ways they make mornings more magical, we received countless inspiring responses. Below are some of our favorites that we&#8217;re sharing in hopes that they will help make your days even more beautiful.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>Magical Mornings Are&#8230;<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1. &#8220;A cup of coffee in hand, a quiet early morning walk in the garden, and my dogs at my feet.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lolafalola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lolafalola<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. &#8220;Earl grey tea and my golden retriever.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trendybrendy1222\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@trendybrendy1222<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. &#8220;Pouring a cold glass of water in a clear gleaming cup and watch as the sun&#8217;s rays create a dancing symphony of light. Drink and be thankful.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/acalmamberdawn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@acalmamberdawn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. &#8220;I love to make coffee and read a good book or write a letter to someone.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nikkiap8088\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@nikkiap8088<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>5. &#8220;My girls and I put together a Morning Mix playlist with some of our favorite songs, starting mellow and becoming more upbeat but all of them happy and ready to meet the day \u2728 We listen to it every weekday morning as we get ready for school!&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ellainthenorth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ellainthenorth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>6. &#8220;A cup of coffee, an open window to hear the birds make music, a lavender-scented candle and a book or magazine to enjoy.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cherylstamper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@cherylstamper<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>7. &#8220;Picking the perfect mug for my day gets me started every morning. I, unintentionally, began collecting quirky, fun, beautiful coffee cups about ten years ago. Whether it\u2019s enjoying that first cup in front of the fire or outside by my flowers, my cup tells my mood or my hopes for the day. Sometimes it\u2019s reflective, other days it\u2019s a giggle fest. Among my over 100 cups, many are gifts and that makes the day even more magical because&#8230;love.&#8221;\u00a0 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/queensherry1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@queensherry1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>8. &#8220;I begin my day with light stretching on my mat and a daily reading of stoic meditations. In the spring and summer, I follow up by eating breakfast out by my garden.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lisacloughking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lisacloughking<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>9. &#8220;<span class=\"\">I wake up before the sunrise and take a relaxing bath with my favorite candle. It has been a total game changer for me.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_flower_hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@_flower_hill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>10. &#8220;Bare feet to the earth every single morning no matter the temperature or weather.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/with_lions_at_her_side\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@with_lions_at_her_side<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>11. &#8220;I love to open the curtains, put the tea kettle on, and sip tea as the morning quietly unfolds.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tealadytammy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tealadytammy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>12. &#8220;My favorite cup filled with coffee and the perfect amount of cream. Sipping it down while I reflect on my goals and the gift of the day in front of me &#8211; reminding myself I have the strength and self-love to create my unique future (one day at a time).&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/successencourager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@successencourager<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>13. &#8220;Mornings become magical when I can get up, look outside and smell the perfume of the rain that fell overnight. When I smell that and feel the coolness in the air, I feel like I&#8217;m getting a hug from Mother Nature.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/coachcidfirewithin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@coachcidfirewithin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>14. &#8220;A cup of coffee and some banana bread out on the deck in the early morning, surrounded by flowers and birds&#8230;just me and my Bible and journal&#8230;peaceful, centering&#8230;content and grateful!&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suegorecki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@suegorecki<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>15. &#8220;Classical music, without a doubt. Every morning, regardless of what I\u2019m doing or where I am, I play the same playlist in the same order&#8230; somehow it\u2019s just a comforting way to start my day&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lexibow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lexibow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>16. &#8220;Sitting at my table, sipping my iced coffee and waiting patiently for my computer to load all of my sessions; I listen to the birdsong outside my window. I think of how grateful I am to see this new beautiful day that is a fresh start to any number of magical moments. Enjoying the peaceful bliss of the morning when life is just starting to stir. These moments mean everything!&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lionessqueen65\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lionessqueen65<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>17. &#8220;Morning pages to clear my head and heart.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simplelife_simplefaith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@simplelife_simplefaith<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>18. &#8220;Three grateful thoughts before I step out of bed.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/normahuxter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@normahuxter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>19. &#8220;My early morning walks are always filled with magic and wonder.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meezaniam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@meezaniam<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>20. &#8220;Stretching and breathing mindfully in my cozy, warm bed, then gratitude. When I get up I always start with hot water, lemon and a drop or two of essential oils. The best is bringing my puppy into the yard and listening to all the nature sounds, watching the birds fly by and bathing in the soft, shimmery morning light.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chara_inspire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@chara_inspire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What is your favorite way to start the day? Share with us in the comments below! For more inspiration, reserve your copy of <em>Bella Grace<\/em> Issue 28 at: <a href=\"https:\/\/stampington.com\/Bella-Grace-Issue-28\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stampington.com\/Bella-Grace-Issue-28<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How you spend the morning sets the tone for your day. We believe that starting the day with a dash of inspiration can truly make a difference! 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